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Radio Scotland,13 mins

The End of Ownership?

Good Morning Scotland

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While smart technology has meant that we can tailor our devices ever more accurately to our needs, it has given companies increasing amount of access and, to a certain extent, control to our lives. With the ability for tech firms to update and alter the software on our phones, computers and even cars with barely a moment’s notice, the concept of ownership has changed beyond recognition over the past decade. Gordon Brewer looks at the implications of this.

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